‘Most Influential Muslim’ Speaks About Inner Peace

Taylor explains how the constant technological intrusions can infringe on inner peace. "In this world of a constant barrage of information, you have to be able to sift out what is useful and maintain what I call your 'portable peace,'" she said.

Creator of “Azizah” magazine and one of 2009’s most influential Muslims Tayyibah Taylor speaks to CNN about women in Islam and how how they can make their voices heard.

Taylor describes the challenges Muslim women face in overcoming misconceptions in their personal lives and in the media.

If she walks down the street, if she enters the boardroom or goes to a PTA meeting, she’s dealing with people’s misperceptions of her — who she is as a woman and a Muslim. It’s a challenge but not one that can’t be overcome.

Taylor remarks on finding the “highest level of God-consciousness possible” when people are constantly bombarded with information and technology.

She describes the importance of making a connection with God and obtaining inner peace.

Liz Leslie is a journalist based in Bloomington, Indiana. As an associate Web producer for WFIU, Liz maintains the Muslim Voices Twitter and Facebook as well as writes for the blog. She also contributes to Earth Eats.More posts by this author »